Obama calls on Americans to enlist

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  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    cincybearcat wrote:
    Yet you want single payer medical benefit system for all just in case....

    Don't be so scared about becoming hurt or sick ;) Wait...are you just preparing for the worst while still hoping for and working towards the best?


    People get sick all the time and the poor shouldn't have to suffer or die because of it.
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  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    cincybearcat wrote:
    One person's "fears, insecurities, and distrust" is another person's "planning, diligence, and preparedness? ;)

    Anyhow, it all about how you use your resources. But ensuring you have resources available is a good idea. They should never be used lightly...as has been proven.


    You building a bunker? You know, just in case...
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

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  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    slightofjeff wrote:
    If someone breaks into your house, and you yell, "Stop! I don't have a gun!" -- that's not quite as effective as "Stop or I'll shoot."

    That's the one thing Reagan (and, apparently, Metalllica) understood: To secure peace is to prepare for war.

    The United State needs a large and strong military, now more than ever. Not to use that force all over the world, but in hopes of never having to use that force.
    I see your point, but the analogies don't quite match. It's more like if you were constantly calling someone in their own house, saying "If you come over here, I'll shoot you in the face."
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I see your point, but the analogies don't quite match. It's more like if you were constantly calling someone in their own house, saying "If you come over here, I'll shoot you in the face."

    I find my neighbors to be quite annoying. So I can certainly relate to that particular analogy, too.
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Abookamongstthemany wrote:
    Yeah, I don't buy into fear. Those that do are usually not the most peaceful types, I've found.

    There's fear.
    And there's accepting reality.

    I suppose there might be a fine line between the two.
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    for the least they could possibly do
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    cincybearcat wrote:
    One person's "fears, insecurities, and distrust" is another person's "planning, diligence, and preparedness? ;)

    As a wise man once wrote, in a song a bunch of people seem to hate, "worry can be strength, with a plan."
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I find my neighbors to be quite annoying. So I can certainly relate to that particular analogy, too.
    Nice. ;) Not exactly the best way to keep the neighbourhood peaceful though, is it?
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  • Its Evolution Baby
    Its Evolution Baby Posts: 849
    Abookamongstthemany wrote:
    People get sick all the time and the poor shouldn't have to suffer or die because of it.

    Obama agrees with you. That's why he wants Health Care access to all who don't have it through there employers.

    That way I don't have to give up my health care coverage that allows for quick scheduling with low copays.

    UHC is not the answer imo but all Americans should have access to health care which is what he proposes.

    I don't want to give up my program that allowed for me to get an MRI scheduled and performed and reviewed by my doctor in under a week.

    That will not happen with UHC.
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Who pays for said health care?

    Who manages said health care?
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    I see nothing wrong with encouraging people to go into the military.

    Not something I would do, but I know many people who have benefited from it.
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Abookamongstthemany wrote:
    Yeah, I don't buy into fear. Those that do are usually not the most peaceful types, I've found.


    where and when did you find that exactly?
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Its Evolution Baby wrote:
    Obama agrees with you. That's why he wants Health Care access to all who don't have it through there employers.

    That way I don't have to give up my health care coverage that allows for quick scheduling with low copays.

    UHC is not the answer imo but all Americans should have access to health care which is what he proposes.

    I don't want to give up my program that allowed for me to get an MRI scheduled and performed and reviewed by my doctor in under a week.

    That will not happen with UHC.


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  • angelica
    angelica Posts: 6,038
    FiveB247x wrote:
    Miltiary for security is great and in extraordinary circumstances, necessary but when in excess a great danger and no-longer reactive, but pro-active.

    "To a Hammer, everything looks like a nail" - this has become our diplomacy for far too long (decades upon decades).
    It makes me happy to see you post! :)
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  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Its Evolution Baby wrote:
    Obama agrees with you. That's why he wants Health Care access to all who don't have it through there employers.

    That way I don't have to give up my health care coverage that allows for quick scheduling with low copays.

    UHC is not the answer imo but all Americans should have access to health care which is what he proposes.

    I don't want to give up my program that allowed for me to get an MRI scheduled and performed and reviewed by my doctor in under a week.

    That will not happen with UHC.


    What good is it if people can't afford it?

    I don't see a problem with giving up some of my conveniences so that other's don't have to go without or be denied treatment.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    my2hands wrote:
    where and when did you find that exactly?


    By living life.

    I suppose you think those who are living in fear and feel threatened with their backs against the wall are really the peaceful types, then. But the ones who aren't suspicious, use trust and good will are the one's fucking it all up for the rest of us...right?
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    angelica wrote:
    Dude, you're scaring me.

    Beware of them wearing sheeps clothing..........


    I like this version better....

    http://www.flektor.com/view/_1216261743_451339_34268_2_0_014_031

    I couldn't get it to loop :(
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  • angelica
    angelica Posts: 6,038
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    I like this version better....

    http://www.flektor.com/view/_1216261743_451339_34268_2_0_014_031

    I couldn't get it to loop :(
    :D

    The fire reveals a new dimension to the original concept, for sure!!
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